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Forging ahead…

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Thyroid Cancer Update 12/21/2008

An update on the treatment of my thyroid cancer.
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Another Step in the Papillary Carcinoma Treatment

Today, I met with an endocrinologist who will be overseeing my treatment from this point on.  He explained that based on the type of cancer I had on my thyroid (papillary carcinoma) and the fact that it didn’t appear to … Continue reading

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Surgery was Successful

Yesterday, I met with the surgeon who removed my thyroid to discuss the pathology report and next steps in treatment of my cancer.  He has referred me to an endocrinologist, who will administer the radioactive iodine and start me on … Continue reading

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Papillary Carcinoma and Me

A week after burying my mother following a two-year bout with melanoma, I learn that I have thyroid cancer. Hopefully, it’s been caught in time.
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